Smart Factory Engineer (Industrial Connectivity & Production Software)

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Responsibilities

• ▹Engineering, implementation and validation of standardized machine interfaces
• ▹Integration of machine & process data into Digital Factory / MES / visualization solutions
• ▹Definition and rollout of standard machine data profiles (availability, OEE, traceability data)
• ▹Engineering of edge and gateway concepts for data acquisition and preprocessing
• ▹Contribution to Digital Factory rollout packages (T-Shirt model: S/M/L)
• ▹Development and extension of production-close software components, e.g. .NET/C# applications, database-based machine data services, interfaces and connectors between OT and applications
• ▹Creation of technical concepts, specifications and engineering documentation
• ▹Execution of integration tests, system tests and go-lives
• ▹Support standardization and reuse of engineering solutions
• ▹Engineering-driven implementation of OT-compliant network topologies
• ▹Support of OT cybersecurity measures: network segmentation, hardening concepts, firewall implementation (together with network & cybersecurity teams)
• ▹Validation of cybersecure machine and IPC integrations
• ▹Operational support of production-related software and connectivity solutions
• ▹Advanced troubleshooting (remote & on-site): machine connectivity, data flows, edge systems, production software failures
• ▹Program and system analysis to identify root causes and implement sustainable fixes
• ▹Definition and maintenance of troubleshooting procedures, runbooks and documentation
• ▹Support standard software and OS rollouts in shopfloor environments
• ▹Creation of engineering documentation and standards
• ▹Training and coaching of plants and local engineering / IT teams
• ▹Acting as technology partner and consultant within Digital Factories
• ▹Technical contribution in projects as engineering expert
• ▹Ensuring adherence to schedules and milestones
• ▹Supporting cost control and budget compliance

Requirements

• ▹Degree in Automation, IT Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or comparable technical background with relevant experience
• ▹More than 5 years work experience, 2-3 years in industrial production environments (engineering, connectivity, OT systems)
• ▹Knowledge in IT Manufacturing solutions; Industrie 4.0
• ▹Analytical skills & problem solving capabilities
• ▹Project Management experience: implemented projects or rollouts in production environments
• ▹Experience working with international plants and stakeholders

What we offer

• ▹Training opportunities
• ▹Mobile and flexible working models
• ▹Sabbaticals

About the company

Continental, founded in 1871, develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. In 2022 Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and employed around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets. The ContiTech group sector develops cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries.